The Mexican American War Chapter 14.2 Pages 326 - 330

I. Causes of War A. Mexico never recognized Republic of Texas 1. Saw Annexation by US as an insult 2. Mexico insisted on Nueces as border B. Commerce 1. US beginning to trade with countries in Pacific 2. Wanted San Francisco in Mexico, California for a port C. US wanted Mexico to pay damages for Texas Revolution 1. US agreed to pay the Texas debt 2. Wanted to pay Mexico $30 million 3. John Slidell sent to negotiate 4. Mexican officials refused to negotiate 5. Polk ordered General Zachary Taylor to move troops across Nueces to Rio Grande

II. War Declared May 1846, Mexican and American soldiers clashed Polk claimed blood was shed on American soil, but it was on disputed land May 13 war declared on Mexico More than 5000 Texans answered call to arms

Battles of the Mexican War 1st Battles: Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma

Facts about the War More soldiers in the Mexican War were killed by disease than by bullets. Most Texans supported the Mexican War, although in other parts of the country there was much opposition, especially from abolitionists in the northern states.

III. United States Victory US forces better equipped and better led US forces captured Monterrey, Mexico City, and occupied California Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo 1. Mexico abandoned all claims to Texas and 2. Accept Rio Grande as border 2. Mexican Cession - US paid Mexico $15 Million and received a. California, b. Nevada c. Utah, d. parts of Arizona, e. Colorado, f. New Mexico and g. Wyoming

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Mexico gave up all claims to Texas and accepted the Rio Grande as the boundary Mexico gave up all territory between western Texas and the Pacific Ocean (Mexican Cession: part of California, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming) The U.S. paid Mexico $15 million and agreed to pay American claims against Mexico

IV. The New Mexico Boundary Dispute Texas claimed Rio Grande as southern and western border Texas had ½ of New Mexico including Sante Fe Texas-New Mexico Boundary Act (Pearce Act) 1. Part of Compromise of 1850 2. US gave Texas $10 million 3. Texas surrendered claims to disputed area

Compromise of 1850 Between Texas and the United States… Texas gave up its claim to the New Mexico Territory The U.S. paid Texas $10 million Quick Quiz: What is a compromise?

Who’s Who in the Mexican War U.S. General who moved his forces across the Nueces River and down to the Rio Grande Zachary Taylor U.S. General who captured Mexico City Winfield Scott

Who’s Who, continued U.S. President who said, “American blood has been shed on American soil” James K. Polk Texas governor who took a leave of absence in order to participate in the Mexican War J. Pinckney Henderson Served as scouts for the U.S. Army during the Mexican War. (named “Los Diablos Tejanos” by the Mexicans) Texas Rangers

Other Information The telegraph made it possible for the American people to get up-to-date information on the progress of the war. Newspaper publicity was one reason Zachary Taylor became such a hero to the American people.

Flying Artillery Cannons mounted on carriages which were lightweight enough to be moved quickly from one position to another on the battlefield. This gave the U.S. Army a considerable advantage

Other Information As a result of the Mexican War, the United States acquired approximately 1/4th of its present size

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